Jhunjhunu
district is situated in Western India. It is a district headquarter
and was named
in the memory of a Jat named "Jhunjha" or "Jujhar Singh Nehra". The district falls within Shekhawati region, and is
bounded on the
North-East and East by Haryana state, on the south-East, South, &
South-West by Sikar District, & on the North-West and North by Churu
District.

Jhunjhunu, is the cultural capital of the region known as Shekhawati
and has a rich history, as it played a significant role in the
politics of Shekhawati. If local legends are to be relied upon, the
history of this place dates back to the Pandavas who, while wandering,
had spent some time here.

Rani Sati Temple

Jhunjhunu
is famous for providing
considerable representation to Indian defense forces. Jhunjhunu,
the ancient capital of Shekhawati lies in the quiet and unhurried
desert region of north Rajasthan. Named after Rao Shekhaji, the
founder of the Shekhawat clan of Rajputs, this region boast some of
the most beautiful towns of Rajasthan. This region has been called the'
largest open art gallery in the world'. Jhunjhunu is the district head
quarters and ancient capital of Shekhawati, could be the most
attractive places for the tourist. It has some of the most beautiful
buildings, not to be missed by its visitors.
The district town of Jhunjhunu has some splendidly painted havelies.
Some of these are those of Narsingh Das Tibrewala, Ishwar Das Mohan
Das Modi and the Khaitans.

In Nutshell Jhunjhunu is very rich in presenting the glorious ancient
monument. The temples, mosques, forts, palaces, tombs, stepwells,
cenotaphs and havelies of excellent fresco-paintings which speak with
full throated ease about the glorious past of Jhunjhunu.
The lovely Jhunjhunu is also the site of several colorful festivities.
Jhunjhunu registers huge footfalls during the occasion of the
Chandrabhaga Fair. It is also famous as the Kartik Fair. Besides,
people from all across the country throng to the Gangaur festival, the
Kaleshwar Mahadev Fair, that brings Jhunjhunu to life.

History of Jhunjhunu

Jhunjhunu is an ancient town but now a
district Headquarter. The Jhunjhunu district shines unique among all
the districts of Rajasthan. It has a brilliant trail of brave soldiers
who have sacrificed their lives for the defence of their country. It
is a district of the business-magnets and advanced farmers. It is one
of the prosperous districts of Rajasthan. It's area is 5929 Sq. Kms.
Most of the part of the district is semi-desert. The Aravali ranges
are embracing the south-eastern part of the District. The huge and
magnanimous copper fields are lying in the bowl of these ranges in
singhana and Khetri suburbs. The lush green valleys and beautiful
natural scenes captivate the tourists. Lohargal, the holy shrines of
pilgrimage, lies in the lap of these ranges. There runs and anecdote
that Pandwas, the heroes of the Mahabharata took bath and bathed their
weapons in the Surya Kund, thereby they got salvation. A large number
of the people throng every year to take a holy dip in its water on the
occasion of the Bhadrapad Amavasya every year.

This district lies in the core of the well known erstwhile Shekhawati
province. Every con of this province speaks its own history of bravery
and valour. Innumerable spots and monuments are connected with lives
of these warriors. Moreover, the palacial buildings of the rich
people, adorned with fresco paintings in different colours and shades
are a great source of attraction for the tourists. The paintings of
these havelies have not only become our attraction for the tourists
but also a subject of serious studies. They seem to be depict the
culture, history and flora & fauna of an age.

Now a days these havelies are lying vacant. The owners have left them
for big cities and they visit on very rare occasions. they are boarded
and watched by the Chowkidars or Munims. Jhunjhunu district is a part of Shekhawati. It is called Shakhawati
after the name of Rao-Shekha. He was a great warrior. He established
his kingdom far and wide. He ruled over this territory for many years.
He died in the year 1488, near Ralawta.

Jhunjhunu is an old and historical town, having it own district
headquarter, no authentic proof as yet, when this city was founded and
by whom. It is said that is was ruled over by the Chauhan Dynasty in
the Vikram era 1045, and Sidhraj was a renowned king. In the year 1450
Mohammed Khan & his son Samas khan defeated the Chauhans and conquered
Jhunjhunu.